I’m a telecom manager in a large company that provides disaster recovery and technology outsourcing services in the U.S.
We hire College interns every semester - by far the Interns with the best work ethic are older students. They show up, are eager to learn and don’t have attitudes.
We’ve got an intern working for us now that I really wish we could make room for. One of the top 3 we’ve ever had. Smart, good common sense and energetic.
You have to make a way. People like that are worth their weight in gold. Find a way to fire one of your losers to make room if need be.